Windsor Bank, Boston, PE21 0JD

Whilst local people may well instantly recognise Bridge House on the corner of Windsor Bank, most are unlikely to be aware of the interesting history of one of the town's most familiar period properties. Originally home to the Bothamley watch and clock maker family, it has also been a home to other well-known family names in the town, such as Hutson the ironmongers and the Waterfields family. According to the seller, on a rainy day, when the bricks are wet, you can only just make out a very faint outline from the signage dating back from when the property was actually a brew house, when horses pulled barges along the Maud Foster enabled their owners to nip in for refreshments.

Today the property is a superb example of a Regency town house; carefully but fully renovated almost 25 years ago by the current owner who has a great love of antiques and a fabulous flair for interior design . Bridge House is filled with charming period features, many of which are original to the house and others that have been sourced from antique shops and suit the property perfectly. Despite being surrounded by period furnishings, this three storey property is a warm and cosy home. It has had a new roof which was re-felted with new guttering since it was purchased, been re-plumbed to remove the old lead pipework and had all of the old flooring replaced downstairs. It had a damp proof treatment, new ceilings and majority new windows in addition to the more obvious additions such as beautiful décor, luxurious bathroom and kitchen.

Double gates to the side open to reveal a private and attractive Victorian courtyard-style garden, with driveway, garage and a garden studio from which the current owner has successfully managed a hairdressing business. Naturally this would be ideal for a buyer looking to work from home, or someone needing a studio or workshop perhaps.

This really is a lovely property and has a very calm, relaxed and comfortable feeling that will just as easily suit a couple as it would a young family. Once inside, you can hardly believe that it is situated within such a convenient position only a short walk along the Maud Foster from the schools and college, the market place, shops and amenities in the historic market town of Boston.


Entrance - Front door opens into an L shaped Reception Hall with staircase leading to the first floor accommodation, part original patterned floor tiles and two radiators beneath ornate radiator covers.

Drawing Room 5.20 m x 3.75 m (17'0 x 12'3) - Has two sliding/windows to the front aspect, a radiator and cast iron open fire great with ornate fire surround and a slate hearth.

Morning Room 4.88 m x 4.03 m (16'0 x 13'2) - This easterly facing room is filled with sunshine on a bright morning from the large bay window overlooking the courtyard garden. There is a radiator, central ceiling and wall light points and an attractive fireplace comprising a period slate fire surround with a cast iron arched interior suitable for an open fire. A walk-in alcove has original tulip corbels.

Dining Room 6.48 m x 3.05 m (21'3 x 10'0) - Has uPVC window and uPVC French doors opening out onto the garden. There is a quarry tiled floor, two radiators beneath ornate radiator covers and a period cast iron range with surround. There is a central ceiling light point over the dining area and doors arranged off to: An under-stairs storage area, door to the former servant staircase to the first floor and door to a beautiful walk-in pantry with a larder cupboard, space for fridge-freezer, shelving, china hooks and two base units with basket style drawers.

Kitchen 3.34 m x 2.56 m (10'11 x 8'4) - Has a uPVC window and door to the rear garden. It comprises a range of work surfaces with cream coloured shaker style drawer and cupboard units at both base and eye-level. The kitchen units also include some glass from to display cupboards And there is space and points for a gas cooker, an integrated slimline dishwasher washing machine and refrigerator. A ceramic sink and drainer overlooks the garden area.

The First floor landing has a Velux style window and doors arranged off to:

Bedroom One 6.04 m x 3.77 m (19'9 x 12'4) - Has two uPVC windows to the front aspect, a radiator, fireplace and built-in cupboard.

Bedroom Two 5.98 m x 3.12 m (19'7 x 10'2) - Has two uPVC windows to the rear aspect and a radiator.

Study/Bedroom Four 2.30 m x 1.55 m (7'6 x 5'1) - Has a uPVC window to the front aspect and a radiator.

Steps down lead through to the Large Bathroom - Having uPVC windows to both the side and rear aspect, panelling to the walls and an attractive cast iron fireplace. An airing cupboard houses the hot water cylinder and a Glowworm gas fired central heating boiler (which is approximately two years old). The bathroom comprises a beautiful three-piece suite to include a free-standing double ended bath with ball and claw feet upon a marble tiled surround. A beautiful freestanding ceramic wash stand has sink and mixer tap inset and there is a close coupled WC.

Please note: As this room was originally a bedroom and bathroom, a further door opens onto the servant staircase.

Second floor landing - Has doors leading to a generous store-room into the eaves and:

Bedroom Three 5.34 m x 3.76 m (17'6 x 12'4) - Having two uPVC windows to the front aspect, a cast iron fireplace, radiator and built-in cupboards.

Outside: To the front of the property a garden area is enclosed by wrought iron railings with a hand gate providing access along a brick path to the front door of the property. The front garden includes several established shrubs and shaped topiary in addition to cottage style garden plants. To the side of the property, large double gates and a personnel gate open directly into the Victorian style courtyard garden and driveway providing off-road parking and leading up to a: Single garage having up and over door. This garage is a sectional garage which would be reasonably easy to remove or relocate if required.

The garden comprises several gravelled and paved areas to sit and eat outdoors, with parterre box hedging and topiary. A generous border to one side is filled with a combination of flowering cottage style plants and greenery such as ferns, roses and hollyhocks. A Garden Room/Studio with WC, has been turned into a small hairdressing salon by the current owner, but would be ideal as a home office, hobby room or similar.

* EPC - E
* Council Tax Band - B
* The property is detached and is attached to the neighbouring property by its front porch only



Note: All measurements are approximate. The services, fixtures and fittings have not been tested by the Agent. All properties are offered subject to contract or formal lease.

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